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A while back, I wrote a post about why speakers should stay on time when giving a speech or presentation, and how failing to do so is a sign of disrespect. I encouraged speakers to finish on time or, if … Continue reading →

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There is an old public speaking joke: If you want me to speak for 30 minutes, I’ll need two weeks to prepare. If you want me to speak for an hour, I’ll need one week to prepare. If you don’t … Continue reading →

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The Dating Game was a popular American TV show. The concept was simple. Three men tried to win a date with a woman by impressing her with answers to her questions. (Sometimes it was three women trying to win a date with a … Continue reading →

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Frequently, we have to give a speech within strict time limits. Speech contests are a good example. If we go over by even one second, we are disqualified. Other examples include being given a 30-minute slot at a conference or 15 minutes to … Continue reading →